Save the dates
of July 10th and July 12th because they represent major
changes coming down the pike. On July
10, 2018, Jupiter will station direct in 13 degrees of Scorpio after having
been retrograde since March 8, 2018. It
stationed retrograde back then in 23 degrees of Scorpio. For me personally, it stationed retrograde
one degree away from my Venus and it will station direct one degree away from
my Saturn, traveling from my second house to my first house. In mid-September it will be conjunct my
Scorpio sun in the second house, which it hasn’t done since mid-January
2018. Jupiter/Sun aspects are quite
pleasant, if you didn’t already know. We
had a spectacular Sun/Jupiter trine on July 5th, which inspired me
to tweet:
We have a really sweet aspect today with Cancer sun trining Jupiter in Scorpio. It can bring good fortune and abundance. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 5, 2018
Jupiter
retrograde is not nearly as traumatic as Mercury retrograde (which we will be
dealing with at the end of July), but when it is direct, we can all experience
more hope, faith, vision, abundance, success and recognition. I don’t think that anyone will have
objections to the amplification of those features in our lives. So it is a very good thing to be happening this
summer with all of the other retrograde planets.
July 12, 2018
kicks off Eclipse Season Part 2 of 2018.
We experienced the first two eclipses on January 31, 2018 with a lunar
eclipse in 11 degrees of Leo and a solar eclipse on February 15th in
27 degrees of Aquarius. What makes the
second set of eclipses in 2018 so unusual is that we have three instead of two
eclipses. The first eclipse is a partial
solar eclipse on July 12, 2018 in 20 degrees of Cancer, the second is a lunar
eclipse on July 27, 2018 in 4 degrees of Aquarius and the third is
another partial solar eclipse in 18 degrees of Leo on August 11, 2018.
Eclipses bring
major change and there is no disputing the fact that the next three months will
bring some chaotic outer events as well as intense personal changes for most of us.
The solar
eclipse on July 12, 2018 in 20 degrees of Cancer is also a super moon eclipse because
the moon is very close to the earth and this will heighten our emotions. It also occurs at the north node of the moon,
so it really is about our collective destiny. A solar eclipse in the sign of
Cancer indicates that there will be a strong theme of family to this eclipse
and we may find ourselves redefining what family means to us. For many people, it may mean broadening our definition
beyond the traditional biological family.
What is the astrological
landscape like on July 12, 2018? Both
the sun and moon are opposing Pluto in Capricorn, which can create some issues
regarding vulnerability around children vs. the power of the state. It helps us to understand why the immigrant
issue is not going away anytime soon. With
a solar eclipse in opposition to Pluto, there can also be themes of victimhood
and powerlessness. One of the best ways
to utilize this energy is to set an intention not to give our power away. Another strong theme with this eclipse is one
of work and home balance. The opposition to Pluto in Capricorn indicates that
we may need to make some adjustments to ensure that we balance our emotional
and practical security.
Retrograde Mars
in Aquarius is also a major player in this solar eclipse. We are still under the influence of Mars in
Aquarius squaring Uranus in Taurus and this will continue through the end of
September 2018. Anyone who has planets
in the early degrees of the fixed signs (Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio) is
bound to feel somewhat frustrated and irritable. Aggression is a strong theme with this
influence and we may also find ourselves redefining our friendships during this
time. Mars in Aquarius is also conjunct
the south node, as well as the south node of the United States chart, so the
old patriarchy is definitely being challenged.
This solar eclipse
also features two grand trines. There is
a grand water trine involving the sun and moon in Cancer, Neptune in Pisces and
Jupiter in Scorpio. This can be a
beneficial influence for peace and inspiration for divine guidance. Hopefully we can all tap into our creative
energies and achieve a sense of inner peace. Grand water trines are nothing to
sneeze at, even though they have a tendency to make us feel more
emotional. We experienced one on July 3,
2018:
I think that the grand earth trine involving Saturn in Capricorn, Uranus in Taurus and Venus in Virgo will be the saving grace of this solar eclipse. It should help us feel more connected to the earth and provide a calming influence. Venus in Virgo (it enters Virgo on July 9th) trining Saturn in Capricorn will promote commitment and stability in relationships and long-term investments. Venus in Virgo trining Uranus in Taurus will give us the urge to try something new, and Saturn in Capricorn trining Uranus in Taurus denotes a transition phase which will make it easier for us to find new ways of doing things without rocking the boat. And that is a win-win situation in anyone’s book. Change is inevitable, so why not embrace it as best you can?Pisces moon is featured in a really sweet grand water trine today with Cancer sun and Jupiter in Scorpio. We have the potential to experience great joy and emotional contentment. #astrology— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) July 3, 2018
If you are
curious as to how all of the planetary changes, including eclipses, Saturn and
Pluto in Capricorn retrograde, Jupiter in Scorpio, Chiron in Aries and Uranus
in Taurus will be affecting you in 2018, please consider getting an
astrological reading. A transit reading
might be just what you need right now to make the most of Jupiter in
Scorpio. Jupiter transits are all about
taking advantage of opportunities and if you snooze you lose with Jupiter. You have to be aware and strike while the
iron is hot. The Services Offered page of my site describes the menu of
services that I offer. There is something for everyone.
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I am also offering my Mars Retrograde Special
reading which is another tool for dealing with the frustrations of the Mars
retrograde transit, which began on June 26, 2018.
Here is the link for my Mars Retrograde
Special:
https://phoenixscorpio.blogspot.com/p/mars-retrograde-special.html
Recently I
undertook an intensive life purpose coaching training program and became
certified as a Life Purpose Coach. It
was an intense, eye-opening experience that changed my life as it caused me to
reflect on the story of my life. But I
left it with feelings of hope and light for the future that I want to share
with others. To that end, I am now
offering Life Purpose Coaching to my menu of services. You can read more about it at:
As an
astrologer, I have decided to include an interpretation of the north node by sign.
If you are feeling stuck and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B
in your quest for making positive changes in your life, please email me at lindasim54@gmail.com to schedule a complementary telephone
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If you are in
the Boston area, please consider getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for
Everyone in Copley Square to destress, revitalize and remove blockages to
healing. It’s a perfect way to start
your weekend off and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot! Reiki is the most profound treatment for
stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.
For more information on my Reiki services,
please see this page on my site:
For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their
schedule for a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently
begun doing distance Reiki sessions for them.
I have a conversation with them about what they hope to achieve from a
session, we set up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a
state to receive healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation
to discuss their experience and my perception of their blockages. I have also incorporated a new technique with
my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my
client. I use a teddy bear so that I can
scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you,
please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at
617-304-2205. I am also offering Reiki
treatments in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.
But the big news is that I have created and
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I was also featured in the July 3, 2017 edition
of Boston Voyager, an online publication that runs a section called Inspiring
Stories about local entrepreneurs on its home page. The Scorpio moon was trining the Cancer sun
and Neptune in Pisces on that day, so my story certainly debuted under fitting
aspects. Please feel free to check it
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